RHR: Revisiting the Gut-Immune Axis

In this episode we discuss: The role of the microbiome in immune regulation Intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”) and its systemic effects Lipopolysaccharides and chronic inflammation The link between gut dysfunction and chronic diseases “Inflammaging” and the gut’s role in aging How modern life disrupts gut health Practical strategies to support the gut-immune axis Show notes: “Gut microbiota, intestinal permeability, and systemic inflammation: a narrative review” by Di Vincenzo, F., et al. “Oral supplementation with bovine colostrum decreases intestinal permeability and stool concentrations of zonulin in athletes” by Haląsa, M., et al. “Lactoferrin reduces the risk of respiratory tract infections: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials” by Ali, A. S., et al. “Akkermansia muciniphila and gut immune system: a good friendship that attenuates inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, and diabetes” by Rodrigues, V. F., et al. “Aging and inflammation” by Singh, A., et al “Beta-glucans: a potential source for maintaining gut microbiota and the immune system” by Singh, R. P., & Bhardwaj, A. “The bidirectional gut-lung axis in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” by Wang, L., et...